The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ
Living in The Waterfront
Bikeability99
Walkability99
Commute11
Public Transit100
Affordability100
Public Safety61
Airports98
Hospitals16
Colleges71
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
33kPopulation+11k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
49%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years46%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years7%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian46%
Black4%
Caucasian37%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone20%
Economy
$168kMedian Household Income+$43k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
40 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K4%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K or more37%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector89%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van16%
Public transportation69%
Taxicab<1%
Walked9%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$645kMedian Home Value+$210k (2010–19)
59%Built 2000 or Later
$2.8kMedian Monthly Rent+$909 (2010–19)
16%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached1%
Multiple units<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later12%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200939%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K40%
$750K to $999K21%
$1M to $1.49M18%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more4%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas32%
Crime
Violent Crime in The Waterfront
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Hudson County41
Property Crime in The Waterfront
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Hudson County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (68%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump24%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in The Waterfront
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding63
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding29
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ
Hamilton Park Montessori School
1 miles, W
Montessori School of Jersey City
1 miles, W
Our Lady of Czestochowa
1 miles, SW
St Peters Preparatory School
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ
University of Phoenix-New Jersey
0 miles, N
Stevens Institute of Technology
1 miles, N
Metropolitan College of New York
1 miles, SE
Nyack College
2 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City Medical Center
1 miles, SW
Hoboken University Medical Center
1 miles, N
Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital
1 miles, NW
Ny Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
3 miles, E
Airports
Airports near The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
7 miles, W
Laguardia Airport
9 miles, NE
John F Kennedy International Airport
15 miles, SE
Westchester County Airport
29 miles, NE